作 者 ：Xiang Qiu-Yun
期 刊 ：植物分类学报 1987年 2期
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Keywords:Cornus, subgen.Sinocornus Q.Q.Y.Xiang, subgen.Syncarpea(Nakai)Q.Y.Xiang,
Abstract:
Cornus L. s. 1. is a large polytypic genus. The classificantion of which has been
so different that some authors recognize several separate genera, while others treat them as ei-
ther subgenera or sections. New evidence from many disciplines such as palynology, cyto-
logy, wood anatomy and embryology supports the view that the genus should remain in the
broad sense. I basically agree with the treatment by Ferguson (1966b) before my finishing
a comprehensive study on Cornus L. s. 1. except for supporting the separation of subgenus
Afrocrania as an independent genus. A new subgenus Sinocornus Q. Y. Xiang, containing
one species, C. chinensis Wangerin, is established here on account of its inflorescence axillary
and different from the other members of the genus which all have terminal inflorescences only.
The inflorescence developed from a terminal bud implicates the sympodial nature of axis of
stem and the one from an axillary bud the monopodial one. It is reasonable to regard the
character as of subgeneric value. Also a new combination, Cornus subgen. Syncarpea (Na-
kai) Q. Y. Xiang, is proposed here as a substitute for Cornus subgen. Benthamia (C. B. Clar-
ke) Schneider used for a long time. Because the valid publication of the former name subgen.
Syncarpea Nakai is earlier than the latter one. The types of inflorescences of 8 subgenera re-
presented by type or selected species are illustrated.